Mercury Retrograde 2020

Mercury retrograde in 2020—as if the year wasn’t chaotic enough, the cosmos decided to add its own touch of disruption. There were three Mercury retrograde periods, each bringing its signature brand of miscommunication, technological failures, and emotional upheaval.

1st Mercury Retrograde: February 16 – March 9 (Pisces ♓ → Aquarius ♒️)

This retrograde started in the dreamy, deceptive waters of Pisces, clouding judgment and stirring emotional confusion. People struggled with clarity, making decisions based on illusions rather than reality. Then, Mercury slipped back into Aquarius, shifting the chaos toward miscommunication in social circles, unexpected tech failures, and clashes between logic and emotions. This was a time of deep introspection, misleading emotions, and sudden realizations—but few saw the truth before the damage was done.

2nd Mercury Retrograde: June 18 – July 12 (Cancer ♋️)

In the highly emotional and nostalgic sign of Cancer, this retrograde was all about the past haunting the present. Old wounds reopened, family tensions resurfaced, and emotional instability became rampant. Communication with loved ones was especially strained—misunderstandings, passive-aggressive messages, and unspoken expectations caused turmoil. Many found themselves caught in cycles of overthinking, longing for comfort yet feeling disconnected from those closest to them.

3rd Mercury Retrograde: October 13 – November 3 (Scorpio ♏ → Libra ♎️)

Now, this was the most intense retrograde of the year—and it ended on Election Day in the U.S., ensuring a chaotic and confusing political climate. Scorpio’s influence brought secrets, manipulation, and power struggles to the surface, making this period feel like a psychological battleground. Hidden truths were exposed, trust was shattered, and deep transformations occurred. When Mercury shifted back into Libra, the focus turned toward relationships, justice, and unresolved conflicts, forcing people to seek balance after weeks of emotional upheaval.

The 2020 Mercury Retrograde Theme: Emotional Turmoil & Truth Unraveling

Unlike some years, where Mercury retrograde feels like a minor inconvenience, 2020’s retrogrades were deeply emotional, unearthing long-buried truths and forcing people to confront their pasts. Each one carried a lesson in discernment, patience, and transformation, but not everyone came out unscathed.

If you survived the year’s retrogrades with your sanity intact, consider yourself either incredibly resilient or simply someone who thrives in chaos. 😏✨